Description

Book Synopsis

Waste can be defined as something no longer wanted, something destroyed, broken, or damaged beyond repair and therefore disposed of or simply thrown away because it is no longer functional, needed, or wanted. However, the focus of this book turns to the question: is waste always really a waste? Stated differently, waste is not a waste if it can be recycled in some form or the other. This book examines all types of waste and their impacts, and discusses the potential ways to mitigate them through recycling and reuse strategies.

Features:

  • Addresses agricultural, biomedical, chemical, construction, hazardous, human, municipal solid waste, and more.

  • Explains the fundamentals for waste recycling and reuse.

  • Examines the current state of ocean pollution as well as the latest international regulations.

  • Covers the life cycles of consumer electronic products, and their related metals and minerals, which are i

The Science of Waste

    Product form

    A Paperback by Frank R. Spellman

    £45.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 7 Sep 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Science of Waste by Frank R. Spellman

      Book details

      Publisher CRC Press
      Published 8/26/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032180601
      978-1032180601
      ISBN-10 1032180609
      Also in:
      Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Civil engineering, surveying and building

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Waste can be defined as something no longer wanted, something destroyed, broken, or damaged beyond repair and therefore disposed of or simply thrown away because it is no longer functional, needed, or wanted. However, the focus of this book turns to the question: is waste always really a waste? Stated differently, waste is not a waste if it can be recycled in some form or the other. This book examines all types of waste and their impacts, and discusses the potential ways to mitigate them through recycling and reuse strategies.

      Features:

      • Addresses agricultural, biomedical, chemical, construction, hazardous, human, municipal solid waste, and more.

      • Explains the fundamentals for waste recycling and reuse.

      • Examines the current state of ocean pollution as well as the latest international regulations.

      • Covers the life cycles of consumer electronic products, and their related metals and minerals, which are i

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account